The Chicago Bears will kick off their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, which is now 45 days away.
From now until the start of the season, we’ll be counting down each day by revisiting the players who have worn that specific jersey number.
No. 45 is currently worn by a pair of undrafted rookies in fullback Robert Burns and safety Bralen Trahan. But there have been some noteworthy players to don the number, including Gary Fencik.
With 45 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 45 for the Bears (via Pro Football Reference):
FB Robert Burns: 2023-present
DB Bralen Trahan: 2023-present
LB Joe Thomas: 2022
LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe: 2018-22
WR Bralon Addison: 2016
FS Brock Vereen: 2014-15
LS Chris Massey: 2011
S Cameron Worrell: 2008
FB/TE Scott Dragos: 2000-01
CB Tony Stargell: 1997
FB Craig Heyward: 1993
S Gary Fencik: 1976-87
S Craig Clemons: 1974-75
RB/PR Joe Moore: 1973
WR Dick Gordon: 1965-71
CB Don Bishop: 1959
DB/END Rocky Ryan: 1958
RB Bobby Watkins: 1955-57
HB/DB Billy Stone: 1952-54
LB Bones Weatherly: 1950
OL Walt Stickel: 1946-49
